Job Description
Electrical Design Engineer Based near Bedford £53,000–£54,000 per annum Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking for a hands-on, hardware-focused role within a specialist machinery manufacturer? This is an opportunity to join a well-established engineering business that designs and manufactures bespoke industrial machinery for key sectors.What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary: £53,000–£54,000
* Hybrid working: 2 days from home / 3 days in the office
* Stable, specialist manufacturing environment
* Supportive team culture with on-site production
The Role Reporting to the Electrical Engineering & Automation Team Leader, you will join a close-knit team. You’ll play a key role in the conceptual and detailed design of special-purpose machinery. Your responsibilities will include:
* Creating electrical circuit designs from written specifications
* Producing complete schematic drawing packages
* Generating and maintaining Bills of Materials within the ERP system
* Designing for manufacture and assembly
* Liaising with suppliers on purchased components
* Supporting production, service, and sales teams
* Developing test plans and procedures
* Supporting projects to demanding timescales and budgets
This role is predominantly office-based, particularly as manufacturing is on-site and collaboration with production teams is key.About You We’re looking for a motivated and practical Electrical Design Engineer who thrives in a collaborative engineering environment.Essential:
* 1+ year of EPLAN experience would be desirable, however other electrical CAD packages will be considered.
* Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical
* Degree, HND or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering
* Strong understanding of electrical circuit diagrams and symbols
* Proven experience in electrical hardware design
* Knowledge of EN60204 and EN13849
If you’re an experienced Electrical Hardware Design Engineer looking to take ownership of technically challenging projects in a manufacturing-led business, we’d love to hear from you.